The Dolphins "missed" on tight end Jared Cook on Tuesday, if you call not wanting to pay $7 million per year to a player who had exactly three receptions more than Anthony Fasano a miss. Alright, I understand the infatuation with Cook but that sure is a lot of money for speed and seam-threat potential.The Dolphins thought they had Cook at one point the past three days, I'm told. Then the Rams put on the full-court press, which is defined as money, money, money.Fine, the Dolphins are moving on.Today, Dustin Keller is visiting with the team, as I reported this morning. Well, more specifically the club plans to give Keller its own kind of full-court press. There will be meetings with coaches, dining with club personnel, and the physical.The physical, which I'm told was taking place this afternoon, is key. Keller missed a lot of games last year with hamstring and ankle injuries. He had, however, played 64 consecutive games prior to that.So the thinking here is if Keller is healthy and his physical checks out, then the Dolphins and his agent will be able to begin discussing contract terms.The Dolphins are also expecting a visit today from wide receiver Brandon Gibson, late of the Rams. Gibson visited the Jets Wednesday morning but left town without a contract. He was flying to South Florida to visit Miami next, according to a source who confirmed various media reports.Keller, by the way, has shown an ability to be quarterback friendly -- that is, he finds a way to be in place to get his quarterback out of a tough situation. No, he's not running a 4.49 in the 40 like Cook or maybe Vernon Davis. No, he's not going to block out the sun.But he's efficient. He's been solid. He's played in big games, including two AFC Championship games. He would help Miami's cause if the Dolphins pull the trigger.What will it cost? A lot less than $7 million per season. Maybe half that.

Man honestly I would've rather had Martellus Bennett, but he was dead set on the Bears. Cook had some intriquing athletic abilities ..... but Keller strikes me as a tweener. I'd rather wait on Finley's status before going after him.

We currently don't really have any in-line blockers and I'd prefer Ireland to do something in the draft to get a guy who can both block and catch.

Heck.....I would rather they draft Eifert. The Dolphins are actually looking very good this off season. It has been a shock...I am not used to seeing Miami make so many moves that look this good. Sad to see Bush go, but not surprised. I still think the team would have been better with him on the roster, but there are a lot of holes to fill and freeing up money for the future is important too.

_________________Philbin's countenance exudes confidence!1984 was so long ago...Will there ever be another rainbow?

Man honestly I would've rather had Martellus Bennett, but he was dead set on the Bears. Cook had some intriquing athletic abilities ..... but Kellers strikes me as a tweener. I'd rather wait on Finley's status before going after him.

We currently don't really have any in-line blockers and I'd prefer Ireland to do something in the draft to get a guy who can both block and catch.

I agree, Bennett would have been a perfect fit (Sherman/A&M Connection). Bennett is a well-rounded similar to Fasano, but with better athletic ability.

Keller while a slight improvement in the passing game, he is a step back from Fasano in the blocking department, something we badly need.

I too agree that if we land Keller, we should definitely seek out an in-line blocker who can work in the redzone.

Do you know if Kevin Boss has signed with anyone yet or if he's healthy now? He'd be a great complimentary TE to work with Keller if he's available for cheap.

Slight improvement? A guy who has 36 more catches and 503 more yards in 36 less games is a slight improvement? A 4.53 guy like Keller, which is 0.04 slower than Cook, is a huge mismatch against linebackers.

Slight improvement? A guy who has 36 more catches and 503 more yards in 36 less games is a slight improvement? A 4.53 guy like Keller, which is 0.04 slower than Cook, is a huge mismatch against linebackers.

Slight improvement? A guy who has 36 more catches and 503 more yards in 36 less games is a slight improvement? A 4.53 guy like Keller, which is 0.04 slower than Cook, is a huge mismatch against linebackers.

Slight improvement? A guy who has 36 more catches and 503 more yards in 36 less games is a slight improvement? A 4.53 guy like Keller, which is 0.04 slower than Cook, is a huge mismatch against linebackers.

He is a considerable improvement in the passing game over Fasano.

I was eluding to the fact that in the redzone and as a pass blocker Fasano is every bit as good as Keller, possibly better. Where Keller gets the nod in my opinion is between the 20s.

I guess I should have re-phrased my comment. I see your point Rich. You'd be 100% correct in saying Keller is a much bigger factor in the passing game in terms of his skills as a route runner and as someone who can move the chains.

Crud just read Jesse AAgler's tweet that Dustin Keller left WITHOUT a deal....

After all this time its about the money and i said it before he wants too much then we want to give him

That ridiculous contract the Rams gave Jared Cook is really skewing the price scale. Cook has done enough to warrant the contract he got, and Keller is coming off a year where he missed more than half of the season.

That ridiculous contract the Rams gave Jared Cook is really skewing the price scale. Cook has done enough to warrant the contract he got, and Keller is coming off a year where he missed more than half of the season.

Yeah Im sure.. Fasano got 4 a yr with 11 gar, he was the first TE signed and in 16 games he barely beat Keller's stats in 8...

Kinda puts things in perspective when the Jets TE that missed half a season had literally 20 less yards than our TE who started 16 games....